I found that getting up 15 mins before Erynn is due to wake and giveing her a night feed is the best way of doing it. I was doind a dream feed at 10pm but then she would want another feed at 2am so we have been waiting til 12am then she wants another feed at 4am which we have been gradually pushing out by 15mins. DH and I have a book that we write down the times of her feeds and have used it ever since we bought her home from the hospital. Its great because it allows me to see any patterns which are emerging. Erynn feeds 3 to four hourly during the day but her bath and bottle is always between 5.30 and 6.30. I have also noticed that keeping her up for more than an hour was making things worse. Erynn is back in bed after 45mins and she self settles and snoozes for a couple of hours at a time. Just remember that keeping a little one up for over an hour can be too much for them. I read an article in a magazine that said sleep begets sleep.
Ryn,
How much sleep does he get during the day then and how much sleep over a 24 hour period? Does he have anything wrong physically/medically ie. windy tummy, reflux/colic which might be keeping him awake? Also, is he getting adequate feeds during the day to ensure he is ready for a long stretch of sleep at night?? My MIL would suggest to you starting solids at his age to help him sleep/settle (1tsp rice cereal a day, gradually increase). I am going to start my 3mth old on this soon despite recommendations to start at 4-6mths. Being a boy, I think they need HEAPS of food as they grow so fast. They "used" to start solids at 3mths or when baby reached 10pounds+ when I was a kid. Who knows, it could be worth considering for your boy.
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